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Top stories - CBS News
Trump's economic plan could speed up Social Security insolvency, analysis suggests
A new analysis suggests former President Donald Trump's economic proposals, should he win the election, could speed up when the Social Security trust fund runs out of money. This is according to a ...3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Social Security and Medicare affect almost everyone — and they’re barely being discussed
When it comes to entitlements, both presidential candidates have been vague and misleading6 hours ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Could Barely Believe My Eyes’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.6 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Will Social Security be solvent under Trump or Harris?
Social Security is under threat regardless of who wins the election, but an analysis says Trump's agenda would drain the fund more quickly than Harris' plan.12 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Trump and Harris pledged to save Social Security. Here's what they'll do.
Vice President Harris and former President Trump have both vowed to protect Social Security, but experts say both of their campaign platforms fall short of specific solutions for a program that ...8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Medicare vs. Medicaid: What's the difference?
They may sound similar, but there are some big differences between these two healthcare-related programs.9 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Considering Medicare Advantage during open enrollment? Watch out for this trap.
People age 65 need to understand this key risk before signing up.10 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Organizations unite to promote 2025 Medicare drug changes
Many older Americans are unaware of the changes coming to Medicare’s prescription drug benefits in 2025 that could save them money, so public and private sector organizations are mobilizing to ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Biden, Sanders to highlight savings from Medicare price caps
President Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will travel to New Hampshire on Tuesday to speak on health care savings achieved through the Biden administration's policies such as the estimated ...Yesterday -
Sports - The New York Times
The New England Patriots Aren’t Just Bad. They’re Historically Awful.
It’s scary when a coach calls his team soft. What’s even scarier is when the players sign off on it, a columnist for The Athletic writes.2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Trump plan would make Social Security insolvent in just 6 years, budget group says
Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris have both vowed not to cut the popular government programs Social Security and Medicare.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Social Security funds could run out in 6 years under Trump plans: Analysis
Social Security’s trust fund reserves could be depleted as early as 2031 under former President Trump’s proposals, several years earlier than recent projections, according to an analysis from the ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Trump's Social Security plan could lead to 33% benefits cut: Analysis
Donald Trump's plans could undermine Social Security's financial stability and lead to a large benefits cut, nonpartisan think tank says.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Sununu on Trump's threats: 'It should give everyone pause'
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) said former President Trump's recent remark about using the National Guard or the military on Election Day “should give everyone pause.” Trump, in an interview ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Elections Affect Our Shopping
We explore why consumers tend to get skittish about major purchases ahead of a general election.3 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Social Security's retirement trust fund may run out in nine years. Here's how the next U.S. president may address that
The trust fund that Social Security relies on to pay retirement benefits may be depleted in nine years. How the next U.S. president could change that.4 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
These Parkland Shooting Survivors Were Promised Visas. They’re Still Waiting.
A humanitarian program offers immigrant crime victims who cooperate with the police a chance to stay in the United States. But most spend years in legal limbo.4 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Your parents’ Medicare decisions could come back to haunt you
Adult children may regret not paying attention to these healthcare choices.4 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
The Medicare scandal hiding in plain sight
Who can you trust when it comes to Medicare advice?4 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
I’m 70 and started taking Social Security. My adviser said forget about Roth conversions — take a cruise instead. Is that crazy?
“I was quite surprised to hear this approach. Have others gotten this kind of financial advice?”4 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
The Medicare ‘crisis’ that isn’t
Beaten to death? Could’ve fooled me.4 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
These Michigan Voters Aren’t Exactly Undecided — They’re Cringing
Many people I spoke to seemed reluctant to admit — even, perhaps, to themselves — that they were really going to vote for that person.5 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
Ancelotti says Mbappé 'not affected' by reports of investigation in Sweden
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Kylian Mbappé “is not affected” by the Swedish media reports this week that said the France captain was the subject of a rape investigation5 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Some workers qualify for a maximum Social Security retirement benefit. But even people with moderate earnings can increase their checks
A 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment in 2025 will push Social Security benefits up for all beneficiaries, including high earners.6 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Why Everyone in Your Company Should Be a Salesperson
The country’s top sellers shared their advice at the Inc. 5000 Conference.6 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Parents trust Republicans more on the economy, but they’re split on Trump vs. Harris
In a survey by the National Parents Union, more parents said they trust the Republican party to handle economic issues than said they trust Democrats, but when presented with anonymized economic ...October 16 - Donald Trump -
World - ABC News
Moscow and Beijing announce further cooperation during international group meeting in Pakistan
Leaders and top officials from an international group founded to counter Western alliances have met in Pakistan’s capital, with Moscow and Beijing announcing they will boost cooperationOctober 16 - Pakistan -
Business - Financial Times
This luxury capitulation has barely begun
Investors greeted LVMH’s disappointing sales with surprising aplombOctober 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Extra check coming to some Social Security recipients in November: Here's why
These two-check months happen a few times each year.October 15 -
Business - Inc.
Everyone Has a Bad Investor
A deep dive into the impact of toxic investors on company culture and financial health, and strategies to mitigate risks.October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Some Social Security beneficiaries will get an extra November check
Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an extra payment next month. Here's who will get the extra checks and why.October 14 -
Top stories - NBC News
Middle-class buyers are increasingly springing for homes they can barely afford
Homeownership in the U.S. is increasingly coming with unaffordable monthly costs, especially among middle-class homebuyers, according to an analysis of Census Bureau data.October 14